Housing & Essentials

Access to safe housing and basic needs is essential for your wellbeing. Local resources can help with rent, utilities, and food support, connecting you to services that provide stability during challenging times. Reaching out can help ensure you and your family have what you need.

Find Housing Support

A safe and stable home is the foundation of well-being. Find local resources and support programs.

• Find housing assistance: From Island County Human Services and get help with utilities from Island County Opportunity Council. 

• Need help with your septic system and can’t afford repairs? You may be eligible for support from Craft3.

• For emergency housing support, get help from the Whidbey Island Homeless Coalition. Ryan’s House for Youth provides support for young people facing homelessness ages 18-24. SPiN Café in Oak Harbor provides daytime shelter services, along with meals.

• Habitat for Humanity of Island County: Local homeowner and housing assistance program.

Find Financial Assistance Programs

While it can be hard to ask for help, we all have times in our lives when we need support, and there is help available!

Washington State Resources:

• Explore state government programs that offer financial aid, including TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families).

• Washington Search 2-1-1: Searchable directory for food access and other local programs and services.

• Working Connections Childcare (DSHS): Financial assistance with childcare for qualifying families.

• Refugee Cash Assistance: Helps eligible refugees and other humanitarian immigrants by providing cash assistance for up to twelve months from their arrival date in the United States.

Island County Resources:

• Reach out to support agencies like Island County Human Services, Island Senior Resources, and the Opportunity Council, who can guide you through the application processes for various assistance programs and help you identify which ones you're eligible for.

• There are assistance programs available for specific needs, such as food, housing, or utility bills. View the below housing services, visit the Island County Opportunity Council, and view the food assistance section for additional support.

• Veterans Assistance: Find available support through Island County Human Services.

Whidbey Island:

• Whidbey Essential Needs: Help with practical needs like housing set-up expenses, utilities, and one-time expenses like car repairs.

Camano Island:

• Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano: Variety of financial assistance programs to help meet essential needs, including food access.

• Community Coalition of Stanwood Camano: Find local assistance programs for the Stanwood-Camano community.